Pedestrian struck and killed on I-64 near O’Fallon, police say

A person is dead after being hit by a semi-truck on Interstate-64 in O’Fallon, according to Illinois State Police.

The incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. Friday near mile marker 14. Illinois State Police said the pedestrian was struck while walking across the westbound lanes of the interstate.

St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. said the victim is a white male who was carrying no identification. The man was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:15 a.m., Dye said.

Traffic was backed up for miles as two westbound lanes closed as authorities investigated. The right lane remained open as of 9:30 a.m.

This is a breaking news story. More information will be reported as it becomes available.

This story was originally published May 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM.